Edit out Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Censorship Usage Used when content is unsuitable for certain audiences and needs to be removed. The TV show had to edit out swear words for the daytime broadcast. Pro Tip 2/3Content Flow Refers to removing parts that disrupt the narrative or informational flow. The editor had to edit out several digressions to streamline the article. Pro Tip 3/3Time Constraints Content is edited out to fit within a specific time frame or limit. We need to edit out five minutes from our presentation to stay on schedule.